CJ's Pantry on Catalina in RedondoCozy Cafe (very tiny) on PCH in RedondoOcean DIner on Aviation and Ocean in Hermosa-people say the coffee is good , it's from Java Man.Rocky Cola Cafe on PCH at Aviation-the only thing I've had there are the buckwheat pancakes. They were good. They offer healthy body builder menu as well.Creme de la Crepe-two locations-Catalina (?) in the Riviera and on Pier in HermosaUncle Bills on Highland in Manhattan Panns on La Cienega (do I have that right) in Ladera Heights.

Re: long waits-Uncle Bills is always packed. Depending on how early you are, the others are not too bad. Ocean Diner has chairs and free coffee while you wait.

I went to the Rocky Cola Cafe and one of the bus boys who was working his you-know-what-off had the worst body odor, like he hadn't showered for weeks. It made us nauseated. We told the owner who apologized and took a bit off the top of the bill. Even so, the service also stunk. My wife and I would never go back,

We decided to go to Pann's. Yay!! I usually go returning from LAX, so to be their at breakfast time was something new.

Two members of the table ordered wings and waffles, I got the spinach omelet (with mushrooms and swiss) a biscuit, grits, and a side of fruit.

I've had their wings and waffles before, and enjoyed them--good thing too--because my companions ate ALL of their food, without offering me any!! My omelet was very good, and the biscuit was heavenly. I don't think I needed the grits, and the fresh fruit was good, fresh and sweet.